Two DIY Mouse Trap Alarms for SHTF

Sensible Prepper Presents: Mouse Trap Projects for SHTF. Using household items in various ways can save money and get's you to improvise. Here are some uses and two DIY low tech alarm system projects using a Mouse and Rat Trap.

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For the glow stick it might be worth mounting the trap much higher on the tree say 10′ or higher the use a small eye bolt down lower to run your line through. The idea being at 10′ or higher you can see the glow stick from farther out and it also takes more effort for someone to remove it.

Have you thought about ‘stacking’ two primers in each corner, instead of one each?
What if you gorilla glued two primers together, in a little stack, and put one stack in each corner where you had previous. Sticking out higher, they ensure good strong striking by the trap bar. All four should ignite. This might also create a louder sound. What do you think?

Very interesting! How would you combine a large rat trap with a cheap dollar store door/window alarm to REALLY make some loud, long-time extended noise? I guess the window alarm would have to be draped/wrapped in plastic, to protect from moisture…

It appears he’s outside using them for trip traps, hence painting them camo. You wouldn’t want too much noise but enough to alert the person keeping watch. You don’t want to draw too much attention to yourself if you’re in a bug out situation; like he’s said before, the 2 legged predator is the most dangerous.